Post Harvest Technician - Temporary

Job Description

Job Description

We are an employee focused medical cannabis organization dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate care and expert guidance. Our mission is to remove barriers to access, fight the stigma surrounding cannabis, and improve the well-being of our patients through the power of the plant. With a commitment to education, advocacy, and personalized support, we strive to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Join Our Team Today! We are seeking an eager and motivated candidate to temporarily support our Post Harvest department on a part time basis. This position will work up to three days per week from 7:30am-5:30pm to support production operations. Reporting to the Post Harvest Manager, the Post Harvest Technician will be responsible for preparing harvested flower products for sale. This includes trimming, weighing, packaging, labeling, and case-packing of prepared flower products. Post-Harvest Associates will be working with finished flower products, including fresh frozen, fully cured, ground, and kief forms. This position will occasionally assist in the cultivation department, working with uncured flowering cannabis, when workflow requires it.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure strict compliance with regulations, law, and company policy/procedure as it relates to all functions, including, but not limited to preparing and packaging flower for salesAccurately weigh, fill, package, and record post-harvest materials; ensuring product is not contaminatedResponsible for accurately counting, labeling, and case packing units for sale; maintaining production standardsResponsible for utilizing machinery and hand tools to trim and refine flower productsClean equipment/room to maintain required standards; sterilize/sanitize equipment, tables, and racks/shelvesPerform other duties as assignedEDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED required1+ year of experience in a manufacturing or packaging environmentAbility to strictly follow industry regulations, laws, and company SOPsPrecision in weighing, filling, labeling, counting, and recording materialsDemonstrated ability to meet production standards (speed, quality, volume) while maintaining accuracy and complianceComfortable using both machinery and hand tools to trim and refine flower products; able to operate safely and efficiently.Skilled in cleaning, sterilizing, and sanitizing rooms, equipment, tables, and storage surfaces to maintain required hygiene standards.Willingness to perform other assigned duties, adapt to shifting priorities, and support the team as operational needs change.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is a labor-intensive position, working in a greenhouse and manufacturing environment. This position is in an environment that frequently has a strong cannabis odor. This position will frequently be in-contact with cannabis in its vegetative, flowering, harvested, cured, and packaged phases. his position has direct exposure to finely ground cannabis product that can irritate airways. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: Sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time, including crouching and stooping Utilize hearing protection equipment and other PPE to maintain safety and complianceCommunicate clearly and effectively with team members and leadership through talking and hearingUse hands and fingers to operate, handle, and/or feel objects, tools, and/or controls; and reach with hands and armsLift and/or move up to 75 poundsThe employee must be physically capable of performing manual labor tasks required for the proper management of cultivation facility, including meeting activity performance metrics, lifting/carrying product totes, pushing carts, moving and adjusting equipment, etc. Will be required to wear varying degrees of personal protective equipment for specific tasks (some tasks require partial PPE; some will require full PPE)Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focusMust be able to work in rooms with temperatures averaging 60 - 75 degrees with elevated humidity levels and intense bright lights as well as areas with higher-than-average CO2 levels Must be able to work in the dark or altered colored lightingThe work environment may include exposure to fumes, dust, odors, heights, temperatures, motion, and moderate-to-loud noisesONBOARDING REQUIREMENTS: At Least 18 years of age Ability to pass extensive background screeningsAbility to pass a 9-Panel Drug Screen (NO THC) Adhere to company standard operating procedures, including a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement Complete a mandatory multi-hour Department of Health certification courseComplete mandatory annual safety trainingsPart time, temporary employees are eligible for the employee discount at our retail dispensaries. However, this position is not eligible for holiday pay, paid time off, or insurance benefits.